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haunting A type of ghost that is particularly frightening and persistent, often appearing to people who are alone or vulnerable. ■ "I can't shake this haunting feeling that I forgot something important."
haunt A ghost or other supernatural being that is believed to appear and cause trouble to living people. ■ "The haunting of the old mansion on the hill has been a local legend for years. People claim to have seen strange apparitions moving in the shadows at night."; To frequently visit or frequent a place, often with the intention of causing trouble or misbehaving. ■ "He couldn't resist haunting his old high school every chance he got, sneaking into the empty halls and vandalizing the classrooms."
Clarinet A woodwind instrument with a single reed and a distinctive, haunting sound. Often used in jazz and classical music. ■ "I've always wanted to learn how to play the clarinet, but I don't think I have the chutzpah."
haunted adjective1. To be constantly pursued or troubled by a mischievous spirit, goblin, or other supernatural being.2. To be infatuated with someone or something to an excessive degree.3. To be in a state of nervous anxiety or fear.4. To be deeply affected or moved by something, often to the point of being unable to control one's emotions. ■ 1. The ghost from the old mansion was haunting the house and causing all sorts of strange occurrences., 2. I'm so haunted by my ex that I can't even look at their picture without breaking out in a sweat., 3. After the terrible presentation, the team was completely haunted and didn't know how to proceed., 4. The sight of the puppy was so cute that it completely haunted me and I couldn't stop thinking about it for days.
rumored A wild and unfounded tale that has been spread by word of mouth. ■ "I heard from my friend's cousin that there was a ghost haunting the old mansion down the street, but I think it's just an overactive imagination."